Fans of Disney Animation and cat lovers everywhere will be excited to learn a brand-new lounge themed to the 1970 Walt Disney Animation Studios classic, “The Aristocats” which will open onboard the Disney Treasure when it sets sail this December.
Scat Cat Lounge, named after the music-loving felines from the film, will bring the penthouse performance of “Ev’rybody Wants to be a Cat” into the real world for the first time. According to plans, the venue will combine the elegance of an old-school jazz club with artistic references to “The Aristocats.”
When visiting the Scat Cat Lounge for the first time, here are a couple of design secrets to keep your eyes peeled for:
- A Familiar-Looking Carpet: Fans of “The Aristocats” may recognize the carpet inside Scat Cat Lounge, inspired by the ornate French-style rugs scattered throughout Madame Adelaide Bonfamille’s swanky Parisian home.
- Caution – Wet Paint: The playful scene from the “The Aristocats” film when Toulouse mischievously left his paint-covered paw mark on the piano will be represented in Scat Cat Lounge with colorful prints decorating the piano.
- Inspired by Agrabah: Centrally located off the Grand Hall, Scat Cat Lounge will take design cues from the Grand Hall’s Agrabah-inspired architecture with a complementary color palette and Middle Eastern décor that will blend seamlessly with the storied theming of the venue.
- Double Delicious Craft Cocktails: Scat Cat Lounge will serve a special cocktail menu celebrating “The Aristocats,” including the Créme de la Créme Martini and The Cat Drink.
- The Cats Go Marching: A parade of silhouetted cats, all representing characters from the film, will welcome guests to Scat Cat Lounge at the entry and lead the way into the venue.
- Scat Cat’s Horn: “The Aristocats” theming will begin at the front door of the lounge with a sculpted handle that resembles Scat Cat’s signature instrument.
- Hidden Characters: Hidden Mickeys may be a hallmark of any Walt Disney Imagineering design, but at the Scat Cat Lounge, hidden depictions of Roquefort, the devoted mouse companion of Duchess and her kittens, will reign.
- An Ode to Music: A black and white-striped statement wall will extend through the center of the venue, framing a groovy neon sign with the lyrics, “Ev’rybody Wants to be A Cat.” Reminiscent of piano keys, the wall will honor the important role that music played throughout the film.
- The Cats Behind the Magic: At first glance, the funky poster hanging outside Scat Cat Lounge may not attract attention. However, the instrument-playing cat collage will have a secret! Each cat depicted in the artwork will be drawn in the image of a beloved pet belonging to someone from the project team who helped design and build Scat Cat Lounge.
Would you like to visit the Scat Cat Lounge when the Disney Treasure sets sail in December?